Senior Designer

About House of Mondi

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House of Mondi (HOM) is a renowned high-end interior design firm with studios in Chicago and Denver, serving clients nationwide. Founded in 2001, DMID has been recognized four times as one of the “Top 100 Designers in the World” by the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review and named a top Chicago interior designer by Architectural Digest. Our portfolio spans urban penthouses, expansive estates, historic renovations, and highly customized residences.
At HOM, we believe a home should be deeply personal—reflecting the lifestyle and individuality of those who inhabit it. Our approach balances architecture, art, furnishings, and materiality to create interiors with a distinct point of view. Travel and global inspiration are integral to our creative process, allowing us to discover exceptional resources and create spaces that feel collected, unexpected, and entirely individual.
We value creativity, curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and the unique perspective each team member brings to the studio.
About this Role
House of Mondi is seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a confident design professional with a sophisticated point of view, strong technical knowledge, and significant experience managing high-end residential projects from concept through installation.
The Senior Designer reports to and works closely with the Associate Principal and Studio Director, collaborating with clients, consultants, vendors, and junior members of the design team to develop and execute a cohesive design vision across architecture, interiors, and FF&E.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, highly creative environment and takes ownership of their projects—anticipating needs, driving decisions and deliverables forward, and problem-solving throughout the life of a project. Strong judgment, accountability, communication, discretion, and follow-through are essential.
Responsibilities
Lead and take ownership of high-end residential projects from concept through installation, including new construction, renovations, and architectural build-outsDevelop sophisticated design concepts encompassing space planning, architectural details, materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, art, and accessoriesProduce and direct conceptual sketches, floor plans, elevations, material palettes, sourcing, and compelling client presentation materialsLead client presentations in collaboration with senior leadership, and independently when appropriate, while developing trusted client relationships through thoughtful communication, discretion, responsiveness, and a high level of serviceManage projects proactively, anticipating needs and driving decisions and deliverables forward while balancing creative vision, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and client expectationsSource, select, specify, price, and quote FF&E, materials, fixtures, and accessories; develop project budgets with senior leadership and collaborate with our third-party procurement partner to maintain design intent through purchasing and fulfillmentCollaborate closely with architects, contractors, consultants, fabricators, vendors, and trades to resolve design issues and ensure design intent is carried through executionLead and mentor junior designers and design assistants through clear direction, thoughtful delegation, and constructive design feedbackMaintain a high standard of quality and accuracy across drawings, specifications, presentations, selections, site execution, and installationsCultivate strong industry relationships and continually seek out new products, materials, artists, makers, artisans, and resources that contribute to the evolution of DMID's workLead and support site visits, installations, styling, and accessory procurement as needed through project completion
Qualifications + Skills
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field8-10 years of professional experience within a high-end residential interior design firm or comparable design practiceComprehensive knowledge of construction and FF&E, with experience leading new-build and renovation projects from concept through documentation, sourcing, installation, and completionExperience leading, mentoring, and delegating to junior designers and other members of a design teamStrong design sensibility and visual point of view, with genuine curiosity for interiors, architecture, furniture, art, materials, and the broader world of designProven ability to produce exceptional visual work and compelling client presentations, with strong space-planning, drafting, detailing, and technical problem-solving capabilitiesAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and other relevant design software; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Studio Designer, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages is preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional client presenceHighly organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with strong interpersonal judgment and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and navigate evolving project demandsSelf-motivated and accountable, with the ability to take ownership and execute a design vision independently while remaining highly collaborative and receptive to feedbackAbility and willingness to travel as required for project meetings, site visits, sourcing, and installationsAbility to work in person at our Chicago office
Studio Culture + Experience
At HOM, we believe the best work comes from a studio culture that pairs high creative standards with collaboration, curiosity, and mutual respect. We value team members who bring ideas to the table, take ownership of their work, and are equally invested in the project's and the team's success.
As a Senior Designer, you can expect:
Meaningful creative involvement in highly customized luxury residential projects from concept through installationClose collaboration with senior leadership and a talented design team, with the opportunity to contribute your own perspective and expertiseThe opportunity to lead and mentor emerging designers while helping elevate the quality and consistency of the studio's workExposure to exceptional artisans, makers, galleries, showrooms, vendors, and design resources from around the worldA supportive and engaging studio environment that values excellence, initiative, collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie
We work hard, hold ourselves to a high standard, and believe that an ambitious creative environment can also be supportive, rewarding, and fun.
Compensation + Benefits
HOM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our team and recognize individual contributions. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience401(k) with company matchHealth insurancePaid time offCell phone stipendEligibility for annual profit-sharing bonusOpportunities for continued professional growth and advancement within the firm
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and portfolio to that showcases completed work demonstrating your design sensibility, technical capabilities, and experience in high-end residential interiors.
Portfolios should ideally include examples of space planning, architectural detailing, material and FF&E selections, presentation work, and completed projects, with a clear indication of your individual role and responsibilities on collaborative projects.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose work demonstrates a strong point of view, attention to detail, sophisticated materiality, and the ability to translate a design concept into a fully realized interior. xzbcwsv
House of Mondi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.